3 ways the Indiana Pacers can silence their critics this season
By Luke Parrish
How can the Indiana Pacers turn their fortunes around this season?
No matter where you look right now, you likely will not find a lot of kind words about the Indiana Pacers heading into the season. A lot of headlines are down on the Pacers after a bad performance last season and that has made their expectations for the year seem extremely low.
We are not excluded from some of the pessimism up to this point for sure. I am not completely sold that the Pacers are going to be that much better in 2021-22 but they are definitely not a bottom-feeder in the Eastern Conference…at least I hope that’s not the case. They have the talent and the coaching staff to be a formidable opponent in the East.
This season is a massive one for the franchise. Last season left a sour taste in the mouths of the players, front office, and fans. Although the road back to the top of the conference is not an easy one, it is attainable as long as the Pacers correct a few minor things and get production from their top guys.
How can the Indiana Pacers turn things around this season behind Rick Carlisle and a strong roster? Here are the three ways they can hush their critics.